Patient's question:
My son has been breastfeeding for three months. Recently, I noticed that the sides of his forehead are slightly protruding, and he hasn't been eating as much as before. He had a bowel movement only once in five days, and sometimes he puts his hands in his mouth. What could be the reason?Previous Treatment and Effects:
He has not been treated for anything.
Kind of Help Needed:
Is it a calcium or zinc deficiency?
Doctor's answer:
If the baby's bowel movement interval is less than 48 hours, it can be considered constipation. Generally, the following solutions can be adopted:For initial symptoms:
Feeding some rice soup can help alleviate this type of constipation. For breastfed babies with constipation, simply giving them a little rice soup daily is effective. A small amount of Job's tears (coix seed) boiled in water can also be used for feeding. Orange juice, jujube juice, and cabbage juice are also good options.
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